When Death Draws
Near by Carrie Stuart Parks
This book was compelling.
I could not stop reading and I couldn’t seem to read fast enough! The main character is Gwen Marcey, a forensic
artist that Parks introduced in a previous novel. She is sent to investigate a murder in
Kentucky, which leads to her undercover involvement in a snake-handling and
poison-drinking church. Someone is
murdering the parishioners. Gwen must
solve the murders to protect the innocent.
She must also stay one step ahead of those wanting to make sure she
doesn’t live to reveal any secrets. With
no one to trust, she must keep looking over her shoulder and suspect everyone.
Park’s characters are interesting and well-drawn. I was constantly trying to guess who the “bad”
guy was because the story’s landscape was constantly shifting. Parks had me fooled! The setting and elements of the plot were
fascinating. The ending wasn’t entirely
unexpected, but was still satisfying.
The plot kept accelerating towards the end of the story. I really enjoyed this book and would
recommend it to others who enjoy a different twist on crime and suspense. Parks has become one of my new favorite
authors. I think others will enjoy her
books, too. The publisher gave me a free
copy of this book and this is my honest review.
